A new study suggests that bilingualism can improve cognitive and social skills in children with autism. Multilingual children ...

Not long after Mark and Lindsey Stinson's oldest son began playing football, he suffered a concussion. Xavier, now a tight ...

While discussions often misattribute mass violence to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a more forensic psychiatry perspective ...

A Massachusetts baby hears for the first time after receiving cochlear implants at UMass Memorial, transforming her world ...

Dopamine rushes, withdrawals, and detoxes are trending among wellness gurus online. But experts say the science behind the ...

An understanding of brain evolution may prove useful in the development of research in forensic psychology, including ...

At first, a brain chemical called dopamine is essential for young males to master this behavior. But as they gain experience, the chemical grows less important in promoting aggression, a new study ...

Although no single food can improve mental sharpness, focus, and memory, some research shows that a nutrient-rich diet with plenty of omega-3 fats, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals is important ...

When a child develops a brain tumor, early diagnosis is essential. Alan Cohen, M.D., director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, shares the most common signs and symptoms ...

Impulse buying refers to unplanned purchases made on a whim. These decisions are usually triggered by marketing strategies, the shopping environment, and your own mental state. Frequent impulse ...

A man with paralysis who had electrodes implanted in his brain can pilot a virtual drone through an obstacle course simply by imagining moving his fingers. His brain signals are interpreted by an ...